Quant Trading Internship - Summer 2027

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. As a Quant Trading Intern, you will learn and adapt in a team environment, playing a substantial role in day-to-day trading and quant-related activities while completing project work and identifying trading opportunities.

What you'll do:

• Work in an impactful role mirroring that of a full-time Quant Trading Associate (QTA)
• Get hands-on experience with trading and exposure to our trading technology
• Have weekly one-on-one meetings with your manager to ensure you are progressing and learning throughout the program
• Receive mentorship from members of our trading and/or quant teams
• Experience a culture with a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration built through various educational and social activities

What they're looking for:

• You are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree. All majors and concentrations welcome
• You will graduate between December 2027-June 2028
• You have a demonstrated record of success (academics, awards, etc.)
• You are willing to relocate to Chicago, IL for the summer (with full-time placement in Chicago)
• You can participate in the full duration of the 8-week program from mid-June to early August 2027
• You have a competitive drive and are a highly motivated individual that only gets stronger as part of a collaborative team
• You have a desire to work in tandem with traders, quants, developers, and other experts to further CTC's goal of providing world class liquidity to financial markets
• You love solving complex problems
• You're intellectually curious and like to challenge the status quo
• You can effectively communicate sophisticated ideas both written and verbally
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities
• Basic programming skills or a willingness to learn Python

Benefits:

• Free housing with your fellow interns in downtown Chicago
• Free breakfast
• Free lunch
• Snacks